Quite a mouthful, eh? In more than one way, fortunately. The South African wine makers will become more and more renowned with time as they are producing very good whites, roses, and some reds. The best part is the price, most are very good values.So comes the "Beyond" sauvignon blanc from Buitenverwachting, which scores a 90 and a "best buy" from Wine Enthusiast. I concur, this is a large value for quality sauvignon blanc.
Inspired by the sunshine and the above near 45 degree weather today, a nice summer wine seemed appropriate. I was correct, this will be one of my favs this summer when I am fighting off the sweat and bugs on my deck.
A little briny, you soon discover the white grapefruit underneath. The citrus is dominate on the nose as well, missing the grassiness and smokiness normally associated with fume blanc and Pouilly-Fume. This is quite dry with no residual sugars, smoke, or farm qualities.
Sauvignon blanc is my idea of a fun wine. One cannot be sad under its influence! Also, you don't have to take yourself too seriously as a wine drinker to enjoy it. Get ya some of this! Your non-wine drinking friends will dig it as well. And, at this price, what the heck.
T-Scale 90+ as this is a steal - $10.99 to $13.99 is the range. Warm weather is soon upon us, start thinking fun whites!
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